Boeing Quietly Dismantled A Brand-New 777-9 After Deciding The Rework Cost More Than The Jet

Boeing has quietly dismantled a brand-new Boeing 777-9 aircraft due to extensive rework costs exceeding the value of the jet itself. This marks another setback for the troubled 777X program, following the earlier scrapping of an existing 777X test plane. Despite significant investment and development efforts, no completed 777-9s have yet delivered to customer airlines globally. The decision highlights the considerable challenges Boeing faced in addressing quality control issues within the 777X’s design and manufacturing process. Currently, there are no finished products available for delivery to any customers.